Combine butter, sugar, oats (mind you don't use the instant packets), cocoa powder, vanilla, and coffee. Roll into balls about the size of a meatball. Roll balls in coconut or pearl sugar to decorate. Eat right away, or refrigerate, or freeze if you prefer a harder consistency.

Makes about 15.

On Pearl Sugarpearl sugar is coarsely ground sugar used for decorating baked goods.

On Chokladbollar
These are a popular Swedish treat. This easy recipe is a fun activity for a children's party. If you're concerned about the caffeine in the coffee - if you've been to a kid's party recently, you know they're wired enough - just substitute chocolate milk.)

Submitted by Gretchen GrantContributed on: Friday February 24th, 2006 and modified on Monday December 4th, 2006